4010 Chain and Wire Rope
Note-Chain and wire rope, with attach-
ments or terminations will be classified in
this class when they are for general use.
a. Chain is a series of flexible links and/or
rings fitted into one another used for sup-
porting, lifting,restraining, dragging, or
transmitting power. b. Wire rope is formed
from strands of twisted wire.
Includes Bead Chain; Weldless Chain;
Single Leg Chain Assemblies; Wire
Rope; Wire Cord; Single Leg Wire As-
semblies.
Excludes Power Transmission Chain
(FSC 3020); Slings.

4020 Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
Note-Fiber rope is classified in this
class when it is bulk material or for gen-
eral use. Items with attachments and/or
terminations are identified in this class
unless a more specific item name is used.
a. Fiber rope is flexible twisted strands of
manila, nylon or other fiber. b. Cordage is
ropes or cords used in rigging (see item
name definitions for parameters). c.Twine
is two or more strands twisted together.
Includes Fibrous Cord Assemblies; Fi-
brous Cord; Fibrous Rope; Fibrous Twine.
Excludes Wire Rope (FSC 4010); Slings
(FSC 3940).